Spring supply balances out across Berry categories
Total berries lifted slightly in revenue while volume saw a modest rise, signalling a steady
Aldi narrows the gap on Coles and Woolworths with 10% growth
Discount supermarket chain Aldi is steadily tightening its hold on Australia’s grocery market, posting $13.3
Berry Category steady as overlapping Strawberry supply drives growth
The berry category was relatively stable this week, with total berry revenue up 1.7% and
Early Victorian Strawberries emerge as Blackberries surge
The berry category recorded a positive week overall, with total berry revenue up 7.1% and
Berry Category in transition: Blueberries building as strawberries ease
The berry category is in a state of transition, with different berries moving through their
Berry Category in balance: Strawberries and blueberries drive growth
Strawberries are once again the standout in the berry category, with strong growth in both
Costco 4% market share and growing
Costco first entered the Australian market in 2009 and now has 15 warehouses and 1.5 million members. The US retailer operates a membership...
Blueberry supply builds rapidly as seasonal slowdown hits Raspberries
It was another big week for berries, with total category revenue up 12.4% and volume jumping 16.8%. Blueberries stole the show once again,...
Woolworths rolls out Scan&Go to QLD & VIC stores
After the successful trial of digital trolleys in selected NSW stores, Woolworths are rolling the Scan&Go trolley initiative to 25 stores in QLD...
Aldi launches into delivery with DoorDash
Aldi announced last Tuesday a new partnership with DoorDash to enter the delivery market for groceries in a bid to compete with Coles...
Momentum continues in berry category.
The berry category held steady this week, with strong growth in blueberries helping to offset softness in strawberries. Total berry volume rose +1.6%...
Mixed week for Berries: Blueberries rise, other categories ease back.
The berry category softened slightly this week, with total berry revenue down 1.8% and volume down 3.8%. Blueberries continued to lead the category,...
Walmart is leading the way with Invisible Barcodes.
Whilst it has been around as a trial since 2019, Walmart is now rolling invisible barcodes across “Great Value” range to enhance the...
Blueberries have dropped off before the Rabbiteye crop starts and Strawberries continue to bounce up for the next few months.
Blueberries have dropped off from the week prior, and we are expected to be moving down towards the lull before the Rabbiteye crop....
Consumer views on sustainability by Hort Innovation and fiftyfive5
Fiftyfive5 conducted a consumer survey in August this year to try to understand views on sustainability and any impacts on buying...